LESSON 6A SPEAKING - Uniforms and Dress Codes
🎯 Lesson Contents
💬 GROUP DISCUSSION
1. What jobs require a uniform? Why do you think this is? Discuss in groups.
🏥 Healthcare Workers
Uniforms promote hygiene and prevent the spread of infections in medical settings
🚒 Firefighters
Specialized uniforms promote safety with fire-resistant materials and visibility features
📮 Postal Workers
Uniforms help identify employees and build trust with the public
💼 Corporate Staff
Uniforms usually feature the company's brand and promote professional image
2. In pairs, say if you agree or disagree with these opinions. Say why.
| Opinion | Discussion Points |
|---|---|
| School uniforms promote a sense of unity among students | Students' own answers - encourages equality and reduces social divisions |
| School uniforms are more comfortable than regular clothes | Students' own answers - depends on uniform design and materials used |
| School uniforms save time and effort in choosing what to wear each day | Students' own answers - simplifies morning routines and decision-making |
| School uniforms prepare students for dress codes at the workplace | Students' own answers - teaches professionalism and adherence to rules |
🎧 LISTENING COMPREHENSION
3. Listen to the conversation between four friends. Which opinions (1–4) in Exercise 2 are expressed in the conversation?
Answer: All opinions except Opinion 3 are expressed
The conversation includes discussions about unity, comfort, and workplace preparation, but does not mention time-saving aspects of school uniforms.
4. Listen to another conversation between two friends and answer these questions.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. Why is Nada confused at the beginning? | Nada thought Reem could choose her own uniform, but discovered there was a specific uniform requirement |
| 2. What does Reem like about her uniform? | She likes knowing what she's going to wear every day, the team spirit when they play sports, and that there is no peer pressure about what they wear |
| 3. Why do they have to end the conversation? | Because it's getting late for school and Reem is going to miss the bus if they continue talking |
🗣️ SPEAKING SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
5. Complete the Speaking box with headings a–f.
| Function | Heading | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| Clarify your message | c | ✅ |
| Hold attention | e | ✅ |
| Get others to speak | d | ✅ |
| Interrupt politely | f | ✅ |
| Ask for repetition | b | ✅ |
| Ask for explanation or clarification | a | ✅ |
6. Work in groups. Use the phrases from the Speaking box to discuss arguments for and against wearing a uniform at work.
Students' own answers - This activity encourages using speaking strategies like:
- Clarifying your message: "What I mean is..."
- Holding attention: "This is important because..."
- Getting others to speak: "What do you think about...?"
- Interrupting politely: "Sorry to interrupt, but..."
- Asking for repetition: "Could you say that again?"
- Asking for explanation: "Could you explain what you mean by...?"
🌐 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
📚 English Speaking Practice Resources:
🗣️ British Council - Speaking Skills:
https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org - Speaking exercises and strategies
https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org - Speaking exercises and strategies
🎧 ESL Lab - Listening Practice:
https://www.esl-lab.com - English listening comprehension exercises
https://www.esl-lab.com - English listening comprehension exercises
💬 Talk English - Conversation Practice:
https://www.talkenglish.com - Speaking practice and conversation topics
https://www.talkenglish.com - Speaking practice and conversation topics
